Details
Posted: 22-Mar-22
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: Based on qualifications
Categories:
Science
Teaching Responsibilities:
At The Benjamin School we believe that good teachers set high standards for their students and then do everything they can to help them achieve those standards. We are looking for teachers who will help our students become self-directed, independent learners with superior academic collegiate skills.
The ideal candidate will be able to incorporate several styles of teaching and use varied approaches to the students and material. This person must have a desire to work with students in a challenging, college-preparatory environment and should possess strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate a passion for science, an intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, the ability to work within a team, skills to engage and inspire students in the pursuit of learning, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
The person filling this position will teach sections of standard-level chemistry and possibly biology. Students taking these courses are generally sophomores and freshmen.
General Professional Qualifications:
The most desirable candidates will have the following background or comparable experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or mathematics is required; advanced degree preferred;
- At least three years teaching experience in a rigorous, college-preparatory program at the Upper School level; a strong educational background in chemistry and/or biology is preferred
- An ability and desire to teach and learn with peers in departmental and interdepartmental settings;
- Experience integrating technology into the curriculum;
- Willingness to create a student-centered classroom;
- Desire to work as part of a team;
- Collegiality and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues on advancing the school’s strategic initiatives is essential; and
- Interest and experience in interacting with students outside of the classroom in co-curricular activities: sports, arts, social service, etc.
As with each position at Benjamin, the following key expectations apply to all TBS employees:
- Demonstrates support of the School’s mission and policies
- Consistently models The Benjamin School values
- Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
- Takes initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
- Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the School
Contact Person: Please email a resume and letter of interest to us.openings@thebenjaminschool.org. Please no telephone calls.
DFWP/EOE
January 12, 2022